The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

The Council of Advisers on Sunday gave final approval to the Local Government Upazila Parishad Ordinance-2008 with a view to ensuring good governance, transparency and accountability at the grassroots level of administration.

The ordinance has provisions for one elected chairman and two vice-chairmen in the Upazila Parishad. One of the posts of vice- chairman will be reserved for women.

Chief Adviser Dr Fakhruddin Ahmed chaired the regular meeting held at his office here, attended by the members of the Council of Advisers and special assistants to the Chief Adviser.

Later, Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser Syed Fahim Munaim told the reporters that the meeting also approved the Rangpur University Ordinance-2008.

According to this Ordinance, Prime Minister will be the Chancellor of the University while students with disabilities will be given special privilege in admission to this institution.

The meeting also approved, in principle, proposal to amend Dhaka Electricity Supply Authority Act -1990 with a view to improving the power supply situation in the capital and the neighbouring areas.

The newly formed Dhaka Power Distribution Company (DPDC) Ltd will get the responsibility of power distribution in these areas.

The Council also okayed a proposal for Bangladesh's ratification of the amended and revised Charter of OIC (Organisation of the Islamic Conference), which was adopted in the last OIC conference in Dakar, the capital of Senegal.

Cabinet Secretary, Press Secretary and Secretaries concerned were present.

The Press Secretary also said that a dialogue with the Union Parishad Chairmen, members and female members would be held today at the Chief Adviser's Office.